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VX16 TXD

2016 Ds DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,074 mi
Last recorded94,074 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX16 TXD
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 94,074 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 94,006 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 88,235 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 88,202 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 79,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 62,031 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 51,636 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 42,867 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

How Reliable is the Ds DS3?

Based on 289,414 MOT tests across 35,001 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,540
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
35,001
On UK Roads
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VX16 TXD is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2016 Ds DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 41,600 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Ds DS3 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this Ds DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX16 TXD registered?

VX16 TXD is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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